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01-07-2005, 01:32 PM | #1 | ||
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Guys, just need an opinion. I was wondering what you guys thought of spending money on old cars. Whilst my car isn't THAT old (1998 AU XR6), it does have a touch over 200 000kms. Thing is, I will probably keep it in the long run as it is serviced on time and presently, has no problems except for a door squeak. For all intensive purposes, it drives like new.
My personal opinion is that a car with this many kilometres isn't worth spending too much on. However, I do get inspired by some of the cars in these web pages and want more. What do you all think?? : |
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01-07-2005, 01:53 PM | #2 | ||
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I personally feel this is a question we all need to answer for ourselves. Mainly because, you'll be the one researching and financing it, so yuo need to be able to be sure yourself that it is worth it.
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01-07-2005, 01:55 PM | #3 | ||
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If you're going to keep it for the long run, and it drives like new, then i'd say mod it _2: It's definitely worth spending money on if it's in great condition, and the happier you are with it, the longer you'll want to hang on to it.
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01-07-2005, 02:09 PM | #4 | |||
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01-07-2005, 02:24 PM | #5 | |||
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I do though think its pointless throwing money at a car that is it sh*t condition to start with unless you got a lot of money but this doesnt seem to be the case with yours. People have had problems with new cars its just the luck of the draw. Cars are unpredictable but generally if they are serviced regularly they should be good. Good luck! |
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01-07-2005, 04:00 PM | #6 | ||
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We have done alot of driving. Originally it was the commuter car between Central Coast and Sydney till petrol became exhorbitant. SO did alot of km's but mostly expressway stuff. We now have a Mazda 3 to cover work duties and my wife drives the XR6.
I had a EA falcon previously that we traded on the XR6 and it had nearly 300 000k's and still went strong. On that, when things needed replacing, I replaced them with up market/performance mods. Thanks for the advice guys, will prob do the same again, as in mod things when they need replacing. I have a wife that is of the opinion of why upgrade when it works! |
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01-07-2005, 04:08 PM | #7 | ||
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bah, if you like it go for it.. Some people would wonder at my spending so much on a 30 year old car .. it's because I like it.
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01-07-2005, 04:25 PM | #8 | |||
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01-07-2005, 04:29 PM | #9 | ||
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You and I know it's a classic .. but the majority of the population will just see a crappy 30 year old car.
As for the AU attaining classic status ... I dunno but remember that even a well maintained early Falcon 500 is admired these days... as is a particularly nice example of an XF or EA. Classics ?? No.. Nice cars?? for sure. If you are thinking of upgrading it soon ish ... don't.. if you want to keep it then I am all for it. |
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01-07-2005, 04:35 PM | #10 | ||
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No, probably keep it long enough to turn the clock around and for it to be a 50 000km classic!
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01-07-2005, 04:37 PM | #11 | ||
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lol, the clock will turn at 999,999 ?? so add another 50K to that .. should be another 55 years
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01-07-2005, 04:41 PM | #12 | ||
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Sounds about right! I'll then upgrade to the 2060 XR 6 Volt Hi performance Battery Operated Falcon running on solar energy!!!!
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01-07-2005, 04:46 PM | #13 | |||
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01-07-2005, 04:57 PM | #14 | ||
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im modding my NC fairlane because i like it, people tell me im crazy because its "just a fairlane", but who cares really.
i know im not going to get back what im spending on it, but im having fun with it .....i could be wasting my money on other crap.... |
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01-07-2005, 04:57 PM | #15 | ||
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It's only money and your's at that, if it make's you happy than do it, who know's when our time is up, enjoy it while you can.
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01-07-2005, 05:09 PM | #16 | |||
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98AUXR6: lol yeah if you want to see people spending money on Non-Classic cars, check out the E-Series section! e My EB's just ticked over 300,000km and I'm only just starting to mod it now (was 100% stock, down to the stereo!) If I had more money, I would get another old car and throw money at it. Just think of it as an expensive hobby -Dave- |
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01-07-2005, 05:17 PM | #17 | ||
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Thanks to everyone, everytime I think about doing something, I get the feeling I should wait till we update but as we have our hearts set on a Territory as our next purchase, a thumping sedan is far away so, will go ahead, but as I said, I can only justify it to the boss when something breaks, then again, she doesnt know alot about cars so I can talk her into a few things ahead of schedule!
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01-07-2005, 07:33 PM | #18 | ||
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Highway k's, well serviced...... keep driving it.
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01-07-2005, 07:35 PM | #19 | ||
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Yes, yes and yes, but only so long as it is in good condition. There is no point in throwing money into a POS that will never look good or run well.
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01-07-2005, 07:49 PM | #20 | |||
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03-07-2005, 03:37 AM | #21 | ||
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If it's running well, and in mint condition, I can't see why you can't get at least another 200,000 k's if not more.
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03-07-2005, 09:17 AM | #22 | ||
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Ive still got the XF Ghia after 11 1/2 years, Why sell it if she purrs like a kitten and gives me no trouble.
Although I am still considering. If i had not done any mods back then I might have sold long ago but she's unique in her own way to me. thats why people do mods. - To make them stand out and be unique |
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03-07-2005, 09:40 AM | #23 | ||
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I know the feeling commuting from Wollongong to Sydney put 200,000 ks on my AU2. Becuase its dedicted LPG it only cost about as much as a 4cyl to run though. IMO these kind of ks havn' really hurt the car. If you like the car, id keep it, mod it whatever most of the expense and problems with mine were over with a long time ago.
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03-07-2005, 10:18 AM | #24 | |||
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It doesnt matter whether it will become a classic or not- I have a '78 fairmont and i am spending money on it because I love it!
As was just mentioned, whilst we see gorgeous old cars, most people see a crappy 30yr old car! As for the milage- 200,000 on a hiway driven AU is nothing...check out the odometer on a taxi!! Mind you, this is probably the worst place you could ask advise on spending money on old cars- a biassed bunch to say the least! :sm_headba
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03-07-2005, 10:28 AM | #25 | ||
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Ive got a 67 model falcon that might have been around the clock up to 5 or 6 times but if you give her a good resto it can be as good as it came of the factory floor or if not better dont worry about Ks take a look at the whole picture
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